Is Medikoi good food?

Is Medikoi good food?

NT Labs are pleased to announce that Medikoi has been named best range of Koi food at the annual Koi Awards run by Koi Carp Magazine.

What is Medikoi?

Medikoi – Staple with Colour Enhancer Medikoi Staple is the perfect ‘all-rounder’ food above 8°C, suitable for all species of pond fish that feed from the surface. Medikoi Staple contains spirulina, a type of blue-green algae found in lakes and seas around the world.

Can you feed koi wheatgerm in summer?

Yes, excellent food, and you can use it all year. I read some said good wheatgerm suppose to be around 32% but there is one brand of wheatgerm line is 50% protein and for growth(unusual).

What koi food is the best?

8 Best Koi Food on the Market Reviewed

1. Shinju White Pearl Enhancer Wheat Germ (All Season)
2. Shinju Color Pearl Enhancer Premium Koi Fish Food.
3. Hikari-Saki All Season Koi Food.
4. Dainichi Koi Premium Koi Food.
5. TetraPond Koi Growth (Budget Friendly Option)
6. Kaytee Koi’s Choice Premium Fish Food (Budget-Friendly Option)

What does wheat germ do for koi?

The Benefits This is due to the fish having less energy than normal to perform the regular digestion process. Wheatgerm counteracts this thanks to being low in hard-to-digest proteins, making the consumption of this winter feed easier on the digestion and waste systems of your koi and other fish.

How do you add medicine to fish food?

Grind the flake, granulated or pelleted feed to a size similar to the dry gelatin. Mix the ground feed and the dry gelatin together in a suitable mixing container (e.g. plastic bowl). Add 1 tablespoon of the dry medication (BiFuran+™ or Metro+™) to the dry gelatin and feed mixture.

What food makes koi grow faster?

For the best growth, koi should be fed a balanced diet composed of 35 to 40% protein, coming from sources, such as bloodworms, shrimpmeal, fishmeal and other aquatic sources.

What to feed koi to make them grow fast?

To maximize your koi’s growth rate and ensure they are in peak health, you must feed them a high-quality diet. The bulk of their diet should come in the form of a commercial flake or pellet food, but supplement with vegetables, fruit, shrimp and tubifex worms.

When can you feed fish wheat germ?

As the temperature starts to drop and Autumn sets in, the pond water will cool down and the fish’s metabolism will slow down. When the water temperature is between 10 and 15°C you should mix a high protein diet with a wheat-germ based food such as Hikari Wheat-Germ Formula.

Is wheat germ good for fish?

When compared to the simple sugars which feature in most germ-based fish foods, wheatgerm aids fish in maintaining their fat stores – something that is essential during the cold, winter months.

How long is medicated fish food good for?

NEVER USE PREPARED MEDICATED FOOD THAT IS MORE THAN 10 DAYS OLD, FRESHNESS IS A KEY TO SUCCESS. For this reason we suggest you do not mix more feed than you will use within a short period of time. Feedings can be accompanied by bath or dip treatments using the same medication as you have incorporated in to the feed.

How do you treat internal parasites in fish?

It is usually treated with metronidazole, also sold as Flagyl. The most effective treatment method is medicated food, but if the fish has stopped eating, metronidazole can be added directly to the aquarium.

What is koi fish favorite food?

Fish Food Small and baby koi prefer flake fish food, the smallest form. Pellets are good for the average-size koi while larger koi prefer bars of fish food. Most have plenty of proteins, a small number of fats, and essential vitamins & nutrients. Some other favorites include worms, larvae, tadpoles, shrimp, and clams.

How long can koi go without food?

two weeks
The short answer is that koi fish can survive for up to two weeks without food. However, various factors contribute to the koi’s ability to survive without food. With that in mind, the two-week estimate is based on the koi fish’s metabolism at the height of summer when it feeds regularly.

Is wheat good for fish?

It is a good source of plant protein as well as amino acids and vitamin B12. Wheat Germ – Derived from the wheat berry and other parts of the wheat plan, wheat germ is rich in nutrients and highly digestible for fish.

When can you give fish wheat germ?

When the water temperature cools down to 10℃ its time to start feeding Wheatgerm. Start with a fresh packet as any leftover from last winter may be out of date and lost its vitamin content.

Should you feed fish while medicating them?

Generally, it is fine to feed fish whilst they are undergoing a course of treatment, as long as they are still eating. However, always follow any specific instructions regarding feeding given on the label of the treatment, and do not be tempted to overfeed.

How do you get fish to eat medicated food?

Follow these steps:

1. Feed only one type of medicated flake at a time.
2. Get them accustomed to the brand by letting them develop a taste for either our Freshwater Flake or The Works Flake before attempting to treat with the medicated flake.
3. Raise the temperature in the treatment tank.
4. Feed the medicated food exclusively.